Solve the problem.Julie and Eric row their boat (at a constant speed) 35 miles downstream for 5 hours, helped by the current. Rowing at the same rate, the trip back against the current takes 7 hours. Find the rate of the current.

A. 6 mph
B. 1 mph
C. 0.5 mph
D. 2 mph


Answer: B

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